Singer songwriter Ben Avison opened the evening with songs from his impressive debut album Good Day Mr.Magpie, followed by the equally brilliant Dan Wilde introducing acoustic songs from his new album With fire in mind.
Bringing the sounds of the West African Sahel to Cambridge were Folignouma. Mentored by Moussa Diabaté who gave the group its name translating as "music done well", we were joined by guest vocalist Makhou N'diaye. The haunting sound of the Fula flute played by Chris Peckham began a set which included arrangements for balafon and kamele n'goni and concluded with "Lamoroya", a piece traditionaly played by Moussa and his group as the final tune at Poto Poto cabaret in Bobo Dioulasso.
An eclectic night of music closed with everyone on their feet dancing to the sounds of Matoke, a joyful mix of kwela, lilting African guitar and ska.
Our earlier Toujours Afrique! event of this year was Solidarity with the Sahel, a night produced with Cambridge Oxfam group for the Sahel emergency.
With performances from Matoke, Folignouma and Africadabra, the night raised more than £300.
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